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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator believe it is wise for the famous person to pose for the photographers?
(a) It documents her as being on the ship in case something happens.
(b) Because the person needs the favor of the press because of her age and marital history.
(c) The photographers can find her more work.
(d) It is free publicity.

2. How does Cressida explain her upcoming marriage to Carrie?
(a) As an impulsive decision of just a few months of knowing each other.
(b) As the need for Cressida to present a "normal" public face.
(c) As something that is grounded in years of building mutual trust.
(d) As the desire for a man to take care of her.

3. What does the deck steward hand Cressida?
(a) An invitation to the captain's table for dinner.
(b) A gin and tonic.
(c) A mint julep.
(d) An envelope containing a wireless message.

4. Who are two relatives accompanying the famous singer?
(a) Miss Jillian, her sister, and Horace, her son.
(b) Miss Julia, her sister, and Harold, her son.
(c) Miss Julia, her sister, and Homer, her son.
(d) Miss Julia, her sister, and Horace, her son.

5. What does Jerome supposedly convey to Cressida?
(a) The sense that he is eager to greet her in London.
(b) His engagement of a private dining room on the ship.
(c) Information he had forgotten to tell her before she departed.
(d) A secret code to give to some men in London.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Carrie think has a sobering effect on Cressida?

2. What is the name of Cressida's other sister who is not on the ship?

3. From what ailment does Poppas suffer?

4. About what does Cressida turn suddenly melancholy?

5. Who does Carrie think would remain by her side no matter how rich or poor Cressida is?

(see the answer key)

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